India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 2: India reach 36/0 at stumps in Ahmedabad.© AFP
IND vs AUS, 4th Test, Day 2 Highlights: Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma made sure that India end Day 2 without losing a wicket after skittling out Australia for 480 in the first innings of the ongoing fourth Test in Ahmedabad. India were 36/0 at stumps, trailing Australia by 446 runs, with Gill and Rohit batting unbeaten on 18 and 17, respectively. Earlier, Usman Khawaja slammed a brilliant 180 while Cameron Green scored his maiden century as Australia posted a total of 480. Ravichandran Ashwin (6/91) was the most successful bowler for India as he picked up five wickets on the second day, while Axar Patel managed to remove Khawaja. Mohammed Shami (2/134) had taken two wickets on day one. (SCORECARD)
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Srikar Bharat(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav
Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith(c), Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Matthew Kuhnemann
Here are the Highlights of Day 2 of the 4th Test match between India and Australia, straight from Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad:
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17:03 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: STUMPS!
Good start from Rohit and Gill as they steer India to 36/0 at stumps. Another long, hard day of Test cricket. Khawaja and Green stole the show in the first session. However, Ashwin took five in the last two session and was the pick of the players. Also, shoutout to Todd Murphy and Nathan Lyon for their 70-run stand for the 9th wicket.
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16:54 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: HILARIOUS!
A bizarre moment on focus as a fan rescues the ball after Gill’s six. The ball had disappeared under the sight screen, but a fan retrieved it. He was absolutely delighted as the umpire had already sorted out a new ball for the remaining four balls.
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16:49 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: SIX RUNS!
First six of the match, and it comes from the bat of Shubman Gill. Charges down the ground and deposits this straight down the ground and into the stands. Tried a similar shot in the previous match, but failed to pick the ball that time.
IND: 34/0 (9.2)
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16:35 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Cut Away For Four!
Slashed away past point for a boudary! Lyon went short and outside off, and there seemed to be a bit of extra bounce perhaps because the ball is new
IND: 23/0 (5.2)
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16:13 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Four Runs!
First boundary of the innings. It is angling in, yes, but a bit too much as Rohit flicks it towards square leg
IND: 6/0
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16:11 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: END OF INNINGS!
Australia 480 all out in 167.2 (U Khawaja 180, C Green 114; R Ashwin 6/91) against India
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15:47 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: LYON JOINS THE PARTY
Lyon is making the most of the new ball. Back-to-back boundaries for him. Shami looks tired, and so are India at the moment. This has been an incredible effort from the Australian tail-enders
AUS: 475/8
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15:23 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Boundary!
Murphy brings out the sweep! Pitched down the leg by Axar and he was down on one knee to hammer it behind square. Runs are flowing at the moment. Australia have crossed 450
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15:15 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Four Runs!
Lyon pulls it over deep midwicket! Short outside off but not short enough, he swivels and cracks it high over midwicket. Valuable runs for Australia
AUS: 443//8 (156.2)
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14:57 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Four Runs!
Murphy playing out of his skin here. A short ball from Axar, and he has carved it away for a boundary. These runs could be crucial for Australia
AUS: 429/8
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14:39 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: WICKET!
This is a bizarre dismissal! First ball after tea, and Khawaja departs. There was an half-hearted appeal for lbw. Pujara takes the review as Rohit has not come out to field. Replay show 3 red lights and Khawaja falls on 180.
Usman Khawaja lbw b Patel 180 (422)
AUS: 409/8
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14:14 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Tea Break!
Nathan Lyon has now played 35 balls, 10 more than Starc and Carey combined. As long as he is there in the middle, Khawaka is likely to take it slow and easy. The moment he gets out, we could see a different Uzzie.
And the umpire has called for Tea.
Khawaja on 180. Australia 409/7
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13:48 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: 400 Up For AUS!
Khawaja brings up the 400 for Australia. If another wicket falls from here, Khawaja is likely to go all in for his 200. Ashwin has really changed the scenario.
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13:27 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: OUT!
Ashwin in now a roll! Starc tickles it to short leg. India are back in this. Good catch from Iyer
Mitchell Starc c Iyer b Ashwin 6 (20)
AUS: 387/7 (135.3)
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13:20 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Shami Into The Attack!
Shami is attacking Starc from round the wicket. He has tasted plenty of success from that position previously. But the problem is, that there is no scope of reverse swing at the moment. Pitch still looks lush green.
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13:03 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: WICKET!
Two in an over for Ashwin! Needless shot from Carey and he pays the price. Skews off the outside edge to backward point! India are suddenly back in the mix
Alex Carey c Patel b Ashwin 0 (4)
AUS: 378/6
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13:00 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Breakthrough!
India finally get the wicket they had been dreading for. Ashwin breaks Green’s resistance as Australia go five down. 206-run stand comes to an end
Cameron Green c KS Bharat b Ashwin 114 (170)AUS: 378/5 (130.2)
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12:44 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Another Landmark!
Khawaja pushes off the back foot through point and brings up the 200-run stand.
AUS: 370/4 (124.6)
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12:39 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: AMAZING!
This is now Australia’s highest fifth-wicket stand in Test cricket in India. Green and Khawaja are past Smith and Maxwell’s 191 from 2017.
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12:31 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Four Runs!
Cameron Green and cover drives, a better love story than Twilight! He has nailed that to perfection once again. No luck for India once again. Australia continue to pile misery
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12:26 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: 100 for Green!
A maiden century for Cameron Green! He reached the mark with a boundary. It took him 28 innings to do so
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11:39 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Lunch Break!
Another session without a wicket for India. Australia adding 92 in 29 overs without any loss. Khawaja on 150, and Green on 95. Plenty of cricket still left to play
AUS: 347/4 (119)
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11:31 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Four Runs!
Green moves into the 90s. Short ball, pulled away with brute. Crunched to deep square leg
AUS: 342/4 (118.1)
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11:28 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Khawaja Slams 150!
150 for Khawaja! He pulls right behind the wicket, as the ball dribbles into the boundary. Has scored a lot runs in that zone.
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11:13 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Four Runs!
Driven throw covers. Green moves into the 80s. Expensive over from India’s perspective, and a good one for Australia. With lunch approaching fastly, things not looking good for the hosts. This is already the highest partnership of this BGT.
AUS: 325/4 (114)
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10:50 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Four Runs!
Driven through mid-off. Green has played this shot quite a few times but that one looked sublime. Came slightly forward to drive that wide of the fielder. Wasn’t a bad ball from Umesh
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10:36 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Drinks Break!
Australia have managed to 42 runs in the first hour of play on Day 2. Umpire signals for drinks break but Siraj and KL Rahul are out in the middle with some pieces of Watermelon.
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10:32 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Khawaja Supremacy!
Usman Khawaja now has the highest individual score in an innings this Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Has been patient throughout this innings. Still going strong
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10:19 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: India Need Wickets!
Still no sigh of relief for India. Khawaja and Green haven’t dropped their guard. No help from the track either for the bowlers.
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09:58 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Green, Khawaja Hold Guard!
No success for India so far as Green and Khawaja continue to frustrate the hosts. A wicket here could change the dynamics.
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09:36 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: 7th 50 for Green!
50 for Cameron Green. He punches off the back foot to long off to reach an excellent half-century. His 7th in Test cricket
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09:32 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: ABOUT TIME!
Australian batters Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green are out in the middle, sporting armbands to pay homage to Pat Cummins’ mother Maria, who saddly died. The first ball is not too far.
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09:16 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Pat Cummins’ mother no more!
A sad news coming this morning that Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins’ mother has passed away. Cummins gave the 3rd and 4th Test against India a miss to be with his mother. As a mark of respect, the Australian players will don black armbands on Day 2 of the 4th Test against India.
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09:14 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Big Day 4 awaits!
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 2 of the 4th Test between India and Australia from the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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